👦 Karan — Name Meaning & Origin

Karan

“Ear; The warrior Karna of the Mahabharata”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
ReligionHindu
Used inIndia, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname, Mauritius
RashiMithun (Gemini)
NakshatraMrigashira (pada 3) · syllable “Ka”
Numerology9 — kind, generous and idealistic
Letters5 · starts with K
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Karan?

Karan means "Ear; The warrior Karna of the Mahabharata" (Sanskrit origin).

Is Karan a boy or girl name?

Karan is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Karan from?

Karan is used as a Hindu name in India, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname, Mauritius.

What is the rashi of the name Karan?

By its first syllable "Ka", Karan belongs to Mithun (Gemini) rashi and Mrigashira nakshatra (pada 3), following the traditional Namakshar system.

What is the lucky number for Karan?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Karan adds up to 9, linked with being kind, generous and idealistic.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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